Fribourg, Switzerland

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Switzerland

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About Fribourg, Switzerland

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$1,457

Family of 4 / mo

$3,663

Avg salary (after tax)

$6,702

Fribourg is a charming city in Switzerland that beautifully blends history and modern life. Nestled between the hills, it is known for its stunning medieval architecture, including the impressive Gothic cathedral, St. Nicholas.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · Fribourg· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

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Fashion

Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $108.54
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $78.56
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $115.35
Men's Dress ShoesUSD $179.85

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.12
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $5,951

Food - Beverages

CappuccinoUSD $4.51
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $7.44
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $7.44
Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $4.51
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $3.56

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $27.91
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $124.03
Fast Food ComboUSD $18.6

Food - Grocery

Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $27.84
Beef Round (1 kg)USD $66.03
Apples (1 kg)USD $4.75
Bananas (1 kg)USD $4.25
Oranges (1 kg)USD $3.54
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $5.06
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $3.22
Onions (1 kg)USD $3.88
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $2.33
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.45
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $18.6
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $10.54
White Rice (1 kg)USD $3.51
Dozen EggsUSD $9.18
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $37.45
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $7.73
Milk (1 litre)USD $2.03

Housing

Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,605
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,674
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $1,152
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $691.39
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $930.26
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $682.2

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $76.76
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $1,451
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $45.48
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $20.46
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $26,874

Transportation

1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $62.03
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $38,823
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $4.89
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $8.68
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $84.34
Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $7.99
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $44,033

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $67.6
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $338.34